Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics)

[BigShoe24]

The wheels look great! Not to mention the rest of the ride.

[hot trux]

first let me say this,WOW!!!!!!!!! That looks killer! Can't wait to go to Nashville/DesMoines in that bad boy!! Woody says yes!

[crawdadfox]

Originally Posted by hot trux

first let me say this,WOW!!!!!!!!! That looks killer! Can't wait to go to Nashville/DesMoines in that bad boy!! Woody says yes!

Hey Jeff, you have to ride in back by the air pod!

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by hot trux

first let me say this,WOW!!!!!!!!! That looks killer! Can't wait to go to Nashville/DesMoines in that bad boy!! Woody says yes!

Nashville? I thought we were taking a '63 Caddy to Nashville?

[72BlckButy]

Hey the rain stopped, get out there and get us some more shots of that thing!

[70k52wd]

I've heard about this 63 Caddy.(former 65 Caddy owner here)
Send me a pic sometime...I would love to add it to my cool car album.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

How you likeing that air pod......

[lolife99]

I like the compact size and easy installation of the AirPod,... but I wish I had gotten the 5 gallon/2-compressor model. I think it would've worked better for me.
The digital controller is way cool and works perfectly mounted in center console.

[f.monroe]

I noticed the new avatar pic and hunted this thread down . Those wheels look perfect on the Blazer . Perfect! The difference in looks of that really make me anxious to get my 20's in . Cant wait .
Nice job.
Frank

[lolife99]

Thanks Frank.
I spent alot of time measuring the rear wheels. Member hot trux let me borrow one of his 20's to make sure my measurements were correct.
With the slight RH shift of the rearend, when air'd out and the "inward" curvature of the outer wheelhouse in the bedside,... there wasn't much room to get a wheel in there. I'm glad AR decided to make 20x9.5's.
(They use to make 20x10's)
I'll get some better pics later,... it rained most of the weekend.

[70k52wd]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Nate,... as soon as I make some bumpstops for the front,... the ralleys will go back on so it can go to the alignment shop.

Have you had a chance to make the front bump stops yet? Pics. And I know you were off to the alignment shop. How did that work out. How long did they spend doing it. Was it off much, or close from your original set up?

[lolife99]

I never made it to the alignment shop yet. I had to work two 72 hour work weeks. I have my bumpstops made but not installed. I need to check the length first. (I may have to trim them down).
I hope to have all of this taken care of before the end of the month.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I never made it to the alignment shop yet. I had to work two 72 hour work weeks. I have my bumpstops made but not installed. I need to check the length first. (I may have to trim them down).
I hope to have all of this taken care of before the end of the month.

A couple of comments and questions. First, the blazer looks awesome! It looked great with the ralleys and it looks great^2 with the TTII's, . Second, I've been debating on whether to go with 18's or 20's in the front. I like the look of the 20's but I want to have some sidewall up front as I plan on driving it alot. Any comments or suggestions to persuade me one way or another would be appreciated. Last, how loud is the airpod? I like the setup, but don't want to deal with any noise in the cab. Thanks in advance.

R/

[lolife99]

Rob,... my AirPod has a single compressor. If you don't like the sound of it,... you won't like it in the cab. Not as noisy as a Viair,... but still very noticeable. I don't plan to play much when driving. Also I suggest the AirPod with 2 compressors and a 5 gallon tank. I don't feel like the 3 gallon tank has enough reserve for these heavy truck. But I will live with it.

You're asking the wrong person about 18's up front. I don't like that look at all. (my opinion)
I would run a 40 series tire on a 20 inch rim. (no 35 series for me).
I like a 245 on an 8 inch rim and a 255 on a 8.5 inch rim.
Thanks for the comments also.

[72BlckButy]

Keith.... here's two shots I got of your Blazer tonight, it was looking real nice all layed out.

Not the best, but with my camera it was the best I could get. I also had to improvise by using a folding chair for my stabilizer.

[lolife99]

Wow.
Thanks Nate. Those pics make it look alot better than it really is.
Very cool lighting.

I'll be looking for updates in your "blank slate" project thread, also!

[70k52wd]

I agree, glad you had your cell camera the lighting is cool. Looks real good Keith.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Very nice shots....

[scotts62]

Very nice

[PRUNEDA]

Looks nice!

[fastcam1]

hey Keith I noticed that you have the musclebar on the blazer and wanted your opinion on it, i have the same a arms on mine and cant decide between the musclebar or just a regular aftermarket bar with end links. any imput would be great thanks!

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by fastcam1

hey Keith I noticed that you have the musclebar on the blazer and wanted your opinion on it, i have the same a arms on mine and cant decide between the musclebar or just a regular aftermarket bar with end links. any imput would be great thanks!

In my opinion,... the MuscleBar from RideTech is grossly overpriced.
I paid $400 for mine.
I know you are getting the cool RideTech end links,... but I won't do it again.
It's not even a shiney powdercoat.
It's more like a Line-X bedliner finish.

For my other projects,... I used a sway bar built by Addco, that I got from Porterbuilt.
Addco makes a stock width sway bar with end links,... and even makes the narrower sway bar, for the Porterbuilt Dropmembers.
I gave around $225 for mine,... but that was quite awhile ago.

Contact Nate Porter,... he will fix you up!

[fastcam1]

Thanks Keith! Ya I couldn't justify $400 in my mind for a sway bar. Thought I would just double check I wasn't over looking something on the bar. Would you run a rear bar with bags?
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by fastcam1

Thanks Keith! Ya I couldn't justify $400 in my mind for a sway bar. Thought I would just double check I wasn't over looking something on the bar. Would you run a rear bar with bags?
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I don't have a rear bar on any of my trucks.
And I have no data on running them with air bags.

Maybe someone else will add some info.

[fastcam1]

Alright now get back to work on your trucks so I have so builds to follow!
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